Friedrich der Grosse

René Matthes' Friedrich der Grosse is a German historical comic series that began in 2019, offering a visual biography of the legendary Prussian king Frederick the Great. Published by a European imprint, this single-issue debut focuses on the ruler's early life and ascent to power, rendered in Matthes' detailed, classical style. It matters as a modern, European take on a pivotal historical figure, bringing a nuanced, humanizing portrait to a comics readership.